Tag: Tivo
Netflix headed to Virgin Media TiVo boxes
Owners of Virgin Media TiVo boxes are set to get a significant TV streaming boost, with Netflix finally set to make an appearance on the set-top box. The exclusive streaming home of shows such as Breaking Bad and House of…
BBC Connected Red Button revealed: New features coming to Virgin TiVo boxes first
The BBC has launched a new Connected Red Button service. Hitting Virgin Media's TiVo box first, it adds a host of new functionality to the established digital TV feature. First up, the new Connected Red Button will let you…
The Dark Knight Rises swoops onto Virgin Media TiVo as an app
Virgin Media have released a "The Dark Knight Rises" app through their TiVo catch-up service to coincide with the hotly-anticipated final chapter in Christopher Nolan's epic Batman trilogy. Fans of the Dark Knight will be able browse trailers and clips…
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: Set-top boxes from Sky, Apple, TVonics and more!
What good is a brand new TV sitting wrapped underneath your Christmas tree this goodwill season if you've got nothing to watch on it? While plenty of TVs have built in digital tuners, only the most expensive have web connected…
Virgin Media Tivo-powered PVR interface detailed
Virgin Media have released a few pics of the interface for their new Tivo-powered PVR, and very slick it looks indeed. The connected TV service will bring together video-on-demand catch up content, as well as apps and games. Shows, music…
Virgin Media Announce First Details of TiVo-Powered HD/3D Set Top Box
Virgin Media and TiVo first announced that they would be teaming up last November, and now a year on they have finally announced the first details of their upcoming TiVo-powered HD/3D set top box. The HD/3D set top box…
Virgin Media to bring TiVo back to the UK
Not a great deal has been offered by Virgin as to how the arrangement will work, however company CEO said "Our fibre-optic network combined with TiVo's capabilities will allow us to offer consumers the most significantly advanced and compelling TV service available in the UK."
In the US TiVo boasts a few features that aren't available in the UK on any DVR, such as the ability to search for shows by actors and the option of accessing music services like Rhapsody though a TV set. It'll be interesting to see how many of them make it to the UK box.
Warner Bros to set up branded channels with major online video services
Warner Brothers has announced that it has signed a number of deals with large online video networks to show ad-supported branded channels such as TheWB.com, KidsWB.com, plus two new channels showing classic and science fiction programming.
The channels will be available on Joost, TiVo, Sling Media, Daily Motion, and Veoh networks, with WB hoping to attract viewers from the 16-34 age group who are increasingly using mobile and Internet services in preference to traditional TV channels…
IFA 2007: The future of Philips
There’s always th chance to see what’s in R&D for the consumer electronics giants at these things, and today at Philips is no difference. They’ve got a couple of interesting products on display, and of course the inevitable 3D screens. Feeling like I’m feeling today, I can’t look at one for longer than about 3 seconds without wanting to curl up in a corner and rock.
Could your PVR be infringing your privacy?
Interesting news from the US, where TiVo has launched a service called StopWatch which sells real-time information to broadcasters and advertisers on what shows TiVo subscribers are watching, and which adverts they're skipping. The San Francisco Chronicle has picked up…
